Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day

Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day

300 volunteers to help beautify the National Mall and Memorial Parks on September 10
MEDIA
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WHAT:
Tourism Cares (www.tourismcares.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving natural, cultural and historic sites around the world, will host 300 volunteers in a painting project at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC.

Volunteers associated with the travel, tourism and hospitality industries will demonstrate their commitment to giving back by assisting with much needed painting projects at 12 locations at the National Mall and Memorial Parks. This important work that upgrades the overall appearance of the benches and walkways and the enjoyment and comfort of visitors also helps the budget conscious National Park Service that oversees the area.

Tourism Cares will present a check for $20,000 to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at 2:30 outside of the Lincoln Memorial.

WHEN:
Friday, September 10, 2010
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

WHY:
This day of volunteering demonstrates the intent of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 which designates September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance and assists the National Park Service in maintaining a high volume tourist attraction.

WHO:
Bruce Beckham, Executive Director, Tourism Cares
Julie Heizer, Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, US Dept of Commerce
Lisa Simon, President, NTA

WHERE:
Constitution Gardens
Corner of 17 Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington DC

MEDIA CONTACT:
Stef Komorowski, Classic Communications
508-698-6810 x13
stef@classic-communications.com

ON-SITE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jamie Saults
732-580-0918
jmsaults@aol.com